Local Governments Thwart

State and local governments could thwart some of Trump’s plans

While President-elect Donald Trump is promising sweeping conservative policies, experts say the powers that states hold could make it harder for him to implement them.

Government Moves to Thwart Guilty Plea Proceedings in Sept. 11 Case

Prosecutors plan to appeal the trial judge’s ruling that the defense secretary had not lawfully rescinded the government plea deal with Khalid Shaikh Mohammed.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Local government has become a chokehold for Chinese business

Beijing is promising change, but it comes at an unsettling price

World - Financial Times - October 28

Why China is betting on local governments to spur the economy

Fiscal package falls short of market hopes as Beijing braces for Trump tariffs

World - Financial Times - November 11

China Reveals $1.4 Trillion Plan to Bail Out Local Governments

The support package came after smaller measures were announced to jump-start growth. Economists said it was not big enough to address China’s sluggish economy.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures

Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

China unveils 10tn yuan support for debt-stricken local government

Cash stops short of hoped-for ‘bazooka option’, with critics calling it ‘an accounting exercise’ that will not bolster growth. China has announced 10tn yuan in debt support for local governments ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

To help immigrants, local governments should cooperate on criminal removals

Governors and mayors have expressed concerns about cooperating with the Department of Homeland Security on immigration enforcement, but compromise is required to balance the protection of ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Counting the cost of Spain's hellish floods, the government pledged $11B, local officials want $34B

World - Yahoo News - November 5

China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt

Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.

Business - CNBC - November 8

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy

World - ABC News - November 8

Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwarted by rare bees

Environmental issue disrupts search for energy deals amid a Big Tech race over artificial intelligence

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Justice Department files charges in murder-for-hire scheme targeting Donald Trump

The Department of Justice announced charges against an Iranian man and two others in a plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump.

Politics - NBC News - November 8

How Trump's plan to expand drilling, logging on federal land could be thwarted

President-elect Donald Trump has ambitious goals for utilizing U.S. federal lands for extraction of oil and other resources.

A local’s guide to Miami’s green spaces

The parks and gardens where the author heads to take in her hometown’s natural beauty

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Kenosha school district says potential school shooting thwarted by staff; teen arrested

A suspect was taken into custody Thursday after Wisconsin police said a teenager attempted to enter an elementary school in Kenosha while potentially armed.

US justice department files charges over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump

Trump campaign said US officials warned him in September about suspected Iranian assassination plot. The US justice department is bringing criminal charges over an Iranian plot to kill the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Fantasy Football Week 11 Lineup Decisions: Jayden Daniels will be heavily relied upon to thwart Eagles defense

Dig into the players who might be tough start/sit calls in your lineup based on game film notes, stats, more

Sports - CBS Sports - November 16

Wrexham's Hollywood owners buy local brewery

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bought another piece of Wrexham -- its brewery.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Ranger scores as Kettering upset local rivals Northampton

Watch highlights as Kettering Town secure a famous upset against local rivals Northampton Town, winning 2-1 in the first round of the FA Cup at Sixfields Stadium.

TikTokers highlight the wacky products in their local HomeGoods stores

TikTok creators are heading to HomeGoods to show off the quirky animal statues, inspirational quote artwork and more found in the aisles.

'Are we not humans?': Anger in Beirut as massive Israeli strike kills 20

The death toll from the strike on a multi-storey building in central Beirut's Basta district is expected to rise.

Starbucks has been outclassed by local rivals in China

Coffee giant would benefit from a helping hand from a local partner

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy

The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on ...

UK looks at handing asylum seeker housing contracts back to local councils

Exploratory talks follow criticism of private outsourcing groups and concern about their high profits

Business - Financial Times - November 4

The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say

A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal housing in Paris and surrounding areas during preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics

World - ABC News - November 4

FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners

FBI command post focuses on keeping the 2024 election secure.

40 monkeys escape research facility, police warn locals to lock their doors

A police search is underway after 40 monkeys escaped from an Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina on Wednesday night.

Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital said Thursday “he will continue to handle the business of the city,” after he pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged bribery scheme that has also led ...

‘Africa in a glass’: Abidjan cocktail week mixes local flavours for global palates

Ivory Coast drinks festival aims to champion and change perceptions of alcohol made in the region. At an event in Abidjan in late October, Alexandre Quest Bede noticed someone staring at him. Then ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Global biodiversity offsetting doesn’t work – keep schemes local, say experts

Voluntary standards proposed at Cop16 focus on local like-for-like habitat projects, while critics call the issue a ‘distraction’. International biodiversity offsetting “doesn’t work”, according to ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Local veteran thankful after children, businesses express gratitude on Veterans Day

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Trump was right, voters want decisions about abortion to be made locally

Donald Trump's position on abortion, which favors state-level decisions, was supported by voters in several states, including Montana, Nevada, and Arizona, who voted to expand abortion rights while ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Reeves must go bigger and bolder on local pensions reform

If the UK chancellor believes in the benefits of scale, it is not obvious why 8 is the magic number

World - Financial Times - November 15

Sadness and confusion locally over murder as police hunt husband

Harshita Brella's husband is suspected of her murder, but is thought to have fled the country.

Xsolla establishes APAC HQ in Busan, launches dev center for local talent

Xsolla today pledged to open its new APAC HQ in Busan, and collaborate with the city to build a talent development center for game creators.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 19

Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities

Communities on Paraná River fear privatisation of waterway operations will destroy way of life . River communities in Argentina fear that Javier Milei’s plans to privatise operations on a key ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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State and local governments could thwart some of Trump’s plans

Government Moves to Thwart Guilty Plea Proceedings in Sept. 11 Case

Local government has become a chokehold for Chinese business

Why China is betting on local governments to spur the economy

China Reveals $1.4 Trillion Plan to Bail Out Local Governments

China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures

China unveils 10tn yuan support for debt-stricken local government

To help immigrants, local governments should cooperate on criminal removals

Counting the cost of Spain's hellish floods, the government pledged $11B, local officials want $34B

China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwarted by rare bees

Justice Department files charges in murder-for-hire scheme targeting Donald Trump

How Trump's plan to expand drilling, logging on federal land could be thwarted

A local’s guide to Miami’s green spaces

Kenosha school district says potential school shooting thwarted by staff; teen arrested

US justice department files charges over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump

Fantasy Football Week 11 Lineup Decisions: Jayden Daniels will be heavily relied upon to thwart Eagles defense

Wrexham's Hollywood owners buy local brewery

Ranger scores as Kettering upset local rivals Northampton

TikTokers highlight the wacky products in their local HomeGoods stores

'Are we not humans?': Anger in Beirut as massive Israeli strike kills 20

Starbucks has been outclassed by local rivals in China

How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy

UK looks at handing asylum seeker housing contracts back to local councils

The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say

FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners

40 monkeys escape research facility, police warn locals to lock their doors

Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery

‘Africa in a glass’: Abidjan cocktail week mixes local flavours for global palates

Global biodiversity offsetting doesn’t work – keep schemes local, say experts

Local veteran thankful after children, businesses express gratitude on Veterans Day

Trump was right, voters want decisions about abortion to be made locally

Reeves must go bigger and bolder on local pensions reform

Sadness and confusion locally over murder as police hunt husband

Xsolla establishes APAC HQ in Busan, launches dev center for local talent

Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities

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